Certificate of Authenticity label, Features | Lenovo E531, E431

If you need to remove the wireless LAN card for repair or replacement, follow the procedure in “Replacing a wireless LAN card” on page 89.

If you have purchased a wireless WAN enabled computer, the wireless WAN card is preinstalled at the factory. If you need to remove this card for repair or replacement, follow the procedure in “Replacing a wireless WAN card” on page 92.

Note: Only Lenovo authorized wireless LAN or wireless WAN cards are allowed to be used in your computer. If you install an unauthorized card that is not approved for use in your computer, the computer will not start, but will only display an error message and emit audible beeps.

Certificate of Authenticity label

The Certificate of Authenticity label for the preinstalled operating system is attached. Printed on this label are the product ID and the product key information for your computer. Record this information and keep it in a safe place. You might need these numbers to start your computer or reinstall the operating system.

The Certificate of Authenticity label applies only to computers preinstalled with the Windows 7 operating system.

The Certificate of Authenticity label of your computer is shown as below:

Features

This topic lists the features of your computer.

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Lenovo E531, E431 manual Certificate of Authenticity label, Features

Contents

User Guide First Edition April Copyright Lenovo Safety, Warranty, and Setup Guide Regulatory Notice Contents Replacing devices Iii Iv User Guide Protect yourself from the heat that your computer generates Read this firstPrevent your computer from getting wet Protect the cables from being damaged Protect your computer and data when moving it Important safety informationHandle your computer gently Carry your computer carefully Service and upgrades Safety guidelinesConditions that require immediate action Vii Power cords and power adapters Plugs and outlets Power supply statementExtension cords and related devices External devices General battery noticeRechargeable battery notice Heat and product ventilation Lithium coin cell battery notice Electrical current safety information Laser compliance statement Using headphones or earphonesLiquid crystal display LCD notice Xiii Additional safety information Product overview Locating computer controls, connectors, and indicatorsFront view ThinkPad Edge E431 front view Power button System status indicator illuminated ThinkPad logoBuilt-in microphones Integrated camera ThinkPad Edge E531 front view ThinkPad Edge E531 front view Numeric keypad Ethernet connector Always On USB connectorRight-side view Optical drive ThinkPad Edge E431 left-side view Ac power connector Lenovo OneLink connectorLeft-side view USB 3.0 connectors VGA connectorSecurity keyhole Fan louvers left ThinkPad Edge E531 left-side view ThinkPad Edge E531 left-side view Battery PCI Express Mini Card slot for wireless LAN cardSlot for wireless WAN card or M.2 solid-state drive Bottom view Memory-upgrade slot Status indicatorsRear view Hard disk drive or solid-state drive Speaker mute indicator Fn Lock indicatorMicrophone mute indicator Camera status indicator FCC ID and IC Certification number label Locating important product informationMachine type and model label Certificate of Authenticity label Features Memory ProcessorStorage device Display Operating environment Specifications Program Icon name Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 7 operating systemLenovo programs Program Control Panel section Green text in Control Panel Accessing Lenovo programs from Control Panel An introduction to Lenovo programs Accessing Lenovo programs on the Windows 8 operating systemAccess Connections Lenovo Settings Client Security SolutionLenovo Mobile Access Lenovo Solution Center Power Manager Password ManagerRecovery Media OneKey Recovery Pro Registering your computer Using your computerFrequently asked questions How do I attach or replace a device? Is getting connected in different locations a challenge? Using the multi-touch screen To view the recently used applications ThinkPad Edge E431 special keys Special keys Function keys Additional shortcut keys ThinkPad Edge E531 special keysWindows key Opens the default browser Opens Computer Using the ThinkPad pointing device Checking the battery status Power management Charging the battery Using the ac power adapterConnecting the ac power adapter Tips on using the ac power adapter Power-saving modes Maximizing the battery lifeManaging the power plans Wireless off Click Power Plan or click Advanced Power PlanClick Administrative Tools Day Standby function Handling the battery Ethernet connections Connecting to the network Using the wireless LAN and wireless WAN features Wireless connections Checking the wireless network connection status Using BluetoothSending data to a Bluetooth-enabled device Select Send To Bluetooth Devices Access Connections wireless status icon Access Connections gaugeAccess Connections status icon Using an external monitor Changing display settingsPresentations and multimedia Changing the font size Setting the monitor type Connecting an external monitorSet Resolution Click Advanced Settings Considerations for connecting an external monitor Using the Extend desktop function Using a projector Configuring for sound recording Using audio featuresUsing the integrated camera Using a flash media card Using the optical driveInserting a flash media card Multi-Burner drive Right-click the Safely Remove Hardware and Eject Media icon Removing a flash media card Ergonomic information Accessibility and comfortYou and your computer Comfort Accessibility information Traveling with your computer Travel accessoriesTravel tips Assistive technologies User Guide Passwords and sleep mode Using passwordsTyping passwords Security Hard disk passwords Power-on passwordSetting a power-on password Select Power-on Password Select Hard Disk 1 Password Setting a hard disk password Changing or removing a hard disk password Supervisor password Select Supervisor Password Setting, changing, or removing a supervisor password Enrolling your fingerprint Using the fingerprint readerHard disk security Swiping your finger over the reader Maintaining the fingerprint reader Protecting data against viruses Using firewalls User Guide Recovery overview for Windows 7 models Recovery overviewCreating and using a recovery media Creating recovery media Performing a backup operation Performing backup and recovery operations Performing a recovery operation Using the OneKey Recovery Pro workspaceClick the Restore your system from a backup icon Rescue files from your hard disk drive or from a backup Creating a rescue medium Creating and using a rescue mediumUsing a rescue medium Solving recovery problems Reinstalling preinstalled programs and device driversReinstalling preinstalled programs Reinstalling preinstalled device drivers Refreshing your computer Recovery overview for Windows 8 models Recovery overview User Guide Static electricity prevention Replacing the batteryReplacing devices User Guide Replacing the SIM card Replacing the keyboard ThinkPad Edge E431 Replacing devices User Guide Installing the keyboard User Guide Replacing devices ThinkPad Edge E531 Replacing devices User Guide Installing the keyboard User Guide Replacing devices Replacing the hard disk drive or solid-state drive Replacing devices User Guide Replacing the optical drive ThinkPad Edge E431 User Guide ThinkPad Edge E531 User Guide Replacing a wireless LAN card User Guide Replacing devices Replacing a wireless WAN card Replacing devices Replacing a memory module Replacing a memory module Replacing the backup battery Replacing devices User Guide Replacing devices User Guide Installing a new operating system Advanced configurationBefore you begin 101 Select UEFI/Legacy Boot Installing the Windows 7 operating systemInstalling the registry patches for Windows Country or region Code Installing the driver for the 4-in-1 media card reader Installing the Windows 8 operating systemInstalling device drivers Click Properties Click Change display settings Click Advanced Settings Main menu ThinkPad SetupMAC address Internal LAN Preinstalled OS License Uefi Secure Boot Config menu Default DisabledSwitchable Graphics Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Battery Optimized PowerMaximum Performance Always Select Compatibility mode Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Beep and AlarmDate/Time menu Serial ATA Sata Security menu Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments PasswordPassword at unattended Smbios Reporting Password at restartSecurity Chip Inactive Virtualization Port AccessMemory Protection Anti-Theft Permanently Disabled User Mode Menu item Submenu item Selection Comments Secure BootStandard Mode Startup menu Other items on the Startup menu Boot submenu Network Boot Menu item Selection Comments BootUEFI/Legacy Boot Both Following the UEFI/Legacy Boot Restart menu Updating your system Uefi Bios User Guide 119 Preventing problemsGeneral tips for preventing problems Making sure device drivers are current Getting the latest drivers using System UpdateGetting the latest drivers from the Web site Click Downloads and drivers Taking care of your computer Be careful about where and how you workBe gentle with your computer Carry your computer properly Take care in setting passwords Cleaning the cover of your computerCare for the fingerprint reader Register your computer Be sure not to modify your computer Cleaning your computer display Cleaning your computer keyboard User Guide Diagnosing problems Troubleshooting computer problemsTroubleshooting Computer stops responding If you spill something on your computer Error messagesSpills on the keyboard Troubleshooting computer problems Errors without messages Problem Solution Beep errors Ethernet problems Memory module problemsNetworking problems Solution Wireless LAN problemWireless WAN problem Bluetooth problems Problems with the keyboard and other pointing devicesThinkPad pointing device problems Keyboard problems Click Keyboard Problems with the display and multimedia devicesComputer screen problems External monitor problems Set Resolution Click Hardware and Sound Audio problems Double-clickSound, video and game controllers Battery problems Fingerprint reader problemsBattery and power problems Power button problem An ac power adapter problemPower problems Sleep and hibernation problems Boot problems Hard disk drive problems Problems with drives and other storage devicesSolid-state drive problem Optical drive problems Software problem USB problem User Guide Before you contact Lenovo Getting support Using diagnostic programs Getting help and serviceLenovo Support Web site Calling Lenovo Telephone numbers Finding ThinkPad options Purchasing additional services Wireless interoperability Wireless related informationAppendix A. Regulatory information 149 Type 1 Antenna location Location of the UltraConnect wireless antennasUsage environment and your health Export classification notice Locating wireless regulatory noticesElectronic emission notices Federal Communications Commission Declaration of Conformity German Class B compliance statement Industry Canada Class B emission compliance statement Appendix A. Regulatory information User Guide Important Weee information Appendix B. Weee and recycling statementsJapan recycling statements 155 Disposing of a Lenovo computer components Battery recycling information for the European UnionRecycling information for Brazil Appendix B. Weee and recycling statements User Guide Appendix C. Energy Star model information Power plan Energy Saver settings when plugged into ac powerClick Hardware and Sound Device Manager 159 Click OK 161 Appendix D. Notices Trademarks 163 European Union RoHSChina RoHS Turkish RoHS Ukraine RoHS India RoHS